Activities: Met with members of the New York Folklore Society to discuss funding for the arts. Met with upstate New York students involved with Future Farmers of America, Agriculture Future of America and 4-H to discuss the Farm Bill and opportunities for beginning farmers. Participated in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Roundtable. Marched in the Wallkill and Delhi St. Patrick's Day parades. Addressed students at the Sullivan West School District. Met with constituents in district offices.

Bills: Voted for H.R.4275, the Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act. The bill was approved in a bipartisan vote.

Activities: Hosted second annual Hudson Valley Veterans Jobs and Resources Fair . Spoke with neighbors at two town halls in East Fishkill and Poughkeepsie. Awarded "Champion of Healthcare Innovation" by the Healthcare Leadership Council. Unveiled plan to "Expand Women's Economic Opportunities" at the Women's Leadership Council of United Way of the Orange-Dutchess region. Hosted first Hudson Valley bullying prevention workshop with students, teachers and administrators from local schools. Wrote the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission demanding it reverse its decision to approve a new capacity zone, which could lead to unreasonable and drastic energy rate hikes.

Bills: Supported H.R.460, the Patients Access to Treatments Act of 2013, which would allow for prescriptions to be covered by insurance companies at a cheaper rate.

Activities: Hosted fourth Tax Relief Town Hall at Putnam Valley Town Hall . Joined Gino's Pizza and Restaurant to celebrate 40 years in Poughkeepsie. Met with Pari Forood, executive director of the Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation to discuss its work and upcoming events. Visited with seniors and staff at the Community at Brookmeade in Rhinebeck. Attended Red Hook Fire Department breakfast to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Spoke at the Brain Injury Association of New York State walk on the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park and presented Ann Voss with a Senate proclamation recognizing her advocacy. Attended Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney's Veterans Resource Fair at Marist College. Participated in the New York State Senate's Transportation Committee meeting. Interviewed with the Poughkeepsie Journal about the need for New York to find a more equitable way of funding public education. Attended the Rhinebeck Chamber of Commerce March 2014 business breakfast. Met with representatives from the New York State Nurses Association to discuss health-care issues and the state budget. Filmed a segment of the "Legislative Report" about the need for New York to find a more equitable way of funding education. Participated in the New York state Senate's legislative session.

Bills: The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act, S.6865, passed the state Senate and Assembly; S.2192 passed the state Senate and aims to remove the restrictions on bulk milk haulers. Co-sponsored S.5974, which designates the bridge on Bryant Pond Road crossing the Taconic State Parkway, in the town of Putnam Valley and county of Putnam, as the Disabled American Veterans Bridge; S.5064, which directs the commissioner of agriculture and markets to establish a Grow: Pride of New York program for nursery dealers that use products produced in New York state; S.1891-A, which exempts libraries from the imposition of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax; and S.4465, which relates to the certification and licensure of athletic trainers, and provides certain exemptions and requires continuing education.

Activities: Met with representatives from CSX regarding crude oil transport and rail safety. Participated in legislative session and majority conference. Participated in a Mental Health Budget Subcommittee meeting. Participated in a Senate Transportation Committee meeting. Met with Independent Insurance Agents concerning their legislative agenda. Met with the New York Nurses Association concerning the safe-patient handling act. Met with the Wallkill Central School District concerning state aid and budget issues. Toured Taylor Biomass Energy. Attended a reception honoring the Medal of Honor delegation for Master Sgt. Juan Negron. Participated in the Rockland County Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patrick's Day parade. Sponsored a legislative resolution commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Newburgh Ministry Inc. Sponsored a legislative resolution congratulating a Walden Eagle Scout. Sponsored a legislative resolution paying tribute to the memory of Master Sgt. Juan Negron, United States Army, upon the occasion of his posthumous designation as recipient of the Medal of Honor. Co-sponsored a legislative resolution mourning the death of Frederick Dana. Co-sponsored a legislative resolution to proclaim March 21 as Down Syndrome Awareness Day. Co-sponsored a legislative resolution to proclaim March 25 as Greek Independence Day.

Bills: S.947-A, which amends the general municipal law, in relation to authorizing industrial development agencies to provide assistance to agricultural producers, passed the Senate.

Activities: Continued discussions in Albany in an effort to finalize the state budget. Spoke with executive vice president of Marist College for an update on the school's STEM education program and technology scholarships. Attended Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney's Veterans Resources and Jobs Fair at Marist. Hosted women's history event at Staatsburg Library and Hyde Park Free Library and discussed new booklet, "Women's History in the Hudson Valley: Ten Stories from Dutchess and Columbia Counties." Interviewed with Cablevision News to discuss Women's History Month initiative. Presented National Agriculture Day resolution to Jeff Williams, New York State Farm Bureau. Met with New York State Nurses Association to discuss legislation that would enact safe staffing. Attended Business, Bacon & Biscuits event, hosted by the Columbia Economic Development Corp. Participated in Common Agenda Consensus Workshop at Locust Grove in Poughkeepsie. Attended the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council March meeting. Discussed legislation surrounding animal and consumer rights with representatives of advocacy group, Fighting Injustices for Dogs Organizations of Staten Island. Attended North East Community Center potuck. Attended "Community Conversations" event with Hudson City School District's Board of Education Committee to review budget concerns.

Activities: Met with constituents to discuss local education issues. Attended Care Net's annual banquet. Participated in Assembly Governmental Operations Committee meeting. Met with representatives of the Independent Insurance Agents Association. Met with constituents to discuss Common Core. Appeared on "The Capitol Pressroom" on WCNY to discuss legislation that would require the prompt publication of all state contracts, the FBI investigation into Assemblyman William Scarborough and ethics reform in Albany. Attended Semper Fi Parents of the Hudson Valley Patriots Dinner-Dance. Discussed health-care and insurance legislation with local pharmacists.

Bills: Co-sponsored A.8021, which enacts Vince's law, increasing sentencing penalties for multiple driving while intoxicated offenses. Co-sponsored A.909, which enacts Bill of Adoptee Rights clarifying language and procedures for obtaining birth certificates and medical histories of adoptees. Co-sponsored A.8403, which provides that the proceeds of civil recoveries obtained by prison inmates against state and local governments shall be made available to their victims. Co-sponsored A.8413, which authorizes the development and implementation of an online tracking system for loans and grants by the department of economic development. Co-sponsored A.8416, which authorizes the sale of gift baskets containing alcoholic beverages packaged with New York grown agricultural products.

Activities: Attended Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney's Veterans Resources and Jobs Fair. Hosted a delegation of mayors from Ukraine to discuss American government and the relationship government has with the public and holding the public trust. Held a meeting with Ridge Enterprises Inc. to discuss the Danskammer landfill purchase and green initiatives. Held a meeting with Transport Workers Union Local 100 members to discuss safety, security and their overall quality of life as employees of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Held a meeting with New York State Nurses Association to discuss legislative priorities. Attended sessions in Albany. Sponsored a resolution to proclaim April 2014 as Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Month. Sponsored a resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of Bronx County. Sponsored a resolution declaring April 27 as Holocaust Remembrance Day. Sponsored a resolution to proclaim March as American Red Cross Month. Sponsored a resolution to proclaim April 6-12 as Crime Victims' Rights Week. Sponsored a resolution to proclaim May as Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month. Sponsored a resolution to proclaim September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Sponsored a resolution to recognize April 20-26 as Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.

Bills: Multi-sponsored A.9090 relating to designed viewers of audits provided to the federal clearinghouse. Co-prime Sponsored A.3103 to strengthen state's health-care system by requiring registered nurses to obtain a bachelor's degree in nursing within 10 years of their initial licensure. Co-prime sponsored A.9127 to amend the correction law in relation to providing vocational training to inmates. Multi-sponsored A.7424 to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to New York City transit omnibus safety requirements. Multi-sponsored A.8900 to amend the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to creating the New York state innovative energy and environmental technology program. Multi-sponsored A.8433 to amend the highway law, in relation to enabling safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles. Multi-sponsored A.8484-A to amend the general municipal law and the retirement and Social Security law, in relation to increasing certain special accidental death benefits. Multi-sponsored A.6089 to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to establishing speed limits in towns. Multi-sponsored A.7813 to amend the public health law, in relation to prohibiting excessive charges for emergency services; to amend the public health law, in relation to certain provider disclosures; to amend the public health law and insurance law, in relation to out-of-network services; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof. Multi-sponsored A.8494 to amend the insurance law and the public health law, in relation to requiring health-care insurers to offer coverage for health care provided by out-of-network providers. Multi-sponsored A.8866 to create a special task force to investigate the impact of consuming genetically modified organisms. Co-prime sponsored A.3103 to amend the education law, in relation to the educational preparation for practice of professional nursing. Co-prime sponsored a bill to amend the correction law in relation to providing vocational training to inmates.

Activities: Spoke with multiple constituents about the county energy tax. Continued work on spring 2014 newsletter. Spoke with constituents in regard to fire taxes. Continued work on Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/ellennesbittdcleg.

DISTRICT 2 LEGISLATOR

DON SAGLIANO, R-PLEASANT VALLEY/TOWN

OFPOUGHKEEPSIE

Email: donsagliano@gmail.com

Phone: 845-527-6699

Activities: Met with constituents to review issues associated with the repeal of the sales tax exemption on home energy sources. Attended monthly meeting of the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority as liaison from the county Legislature. Heard a presentation from the external auditors on the fiscal year 2013 financial statements and the annual financial report of the auditors on the authority. Attended the contact breakfast of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce to hear a presentation on the redevelopment of the Nevele Hotel and the economic impact it would have on Dutchess. Attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorating the 90th anniversary year of Arnoff Moving and Storage in Dutchess.

DISTRICT 5 LEGISLATOR

KENNETH ROMAN, R-TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE

Email: dclkenroman@yahoo.com

Phone: 914-475-5483

Activities: Reviewed Public Safety Committee agenda for April. Spoke with constituents about issues related to the energy tax and public safety. Assisted a constituent with a road issue.

DISTRICT 6 LEGISLATOR

ANGELA E. FLESLAND,

R-TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE

Email: angelaflesland@yahoo.com

Phone: 845-464-6379

Activities: Met with the commissioner of health, director of emergency response and representatives of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office, state police, and City of Poughkeepsie police to discuss a potential pilot program of law enforcement officers trained in the administration of Narcan to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses. Spoke with constituents about various county issues. Assisted constituent with a Department of Community and Family Services issue. Assisted constituent with follow-up to a zoning problem. Spoke with representatives of Operation Prom about their $1 prom dress sale on Saturday to assist young people facing financial difficulties. Met with committee chairs to set April agenda. Read the last two years of meeting minutes from the Department of Mental Hygiene Chemical Dependency Subcommittee and spoke with legislative counsel regarding the formation of that committee. Continued research regarding a new model for this type of committee. Organized for the Legislature to serve as a collection location for Cereal Counts. Anyone wanting to donate a box of cereal to those less fortunate in our community can drop off cereal to the Hudson Valley Community Center/Jewish Community Center, 110 Grand Ave., Poughkeepsie, between April 23 and May 4.

DISTRICT 8 LEGISLATOR

ROBERT G. ROLISON, R-CITY/TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE

Email: roli213@aol.com

Phone: 845-454-8733

Activities: Attended State of the County forum presented by County Executive Marc Molinaro in the Town of Wappinger. Joined state senators Greg Ball, Bill Larkin and George Maziarz for a tour of Taylor BioMass Energy and roundtable discussion on sustainable energy. Attended the Care Net Pregnancy Center of the Hudson Valley 28th annual fundraising banquet. Joined with Regina Coeli Parish community for "An Evening of Blessings" honoring Cardinal Edward Egan and the Rev. Brian McWeeney for their commitment to Catholic education. Met with Don Hammond of United Way and discussed the Dutchess County Coalition of Nonprofits. Conducted monthly meeting with Legislature committee chairmen. Attended meeting on proposed Silo Ridge project in the Town of Amenia. Attended Dutchess Community College Board of Trustees meeting. Attended presentation at Mid-Hudson Subaru in support of the Grace Smith House for domestic violence services. Attended leadership meeting with Molinaro and legislative leadership. Participated on radio show on WKIP (1450 AM). Provided opening remarks at the New York State Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association annual meeting. Met with Kathleen Murphy of the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Brian Doyle of Family Services and Commissioner Robert Allers of the Department of Community and Family Services to discuss the needs of children in the community.

DISTRICT 11 LEGISLATOR

JOEL TYNER, D-RHINEBECK/CLINTON

Email: joeltyner@earthlink.net

Phone: 845-876-2488

Activities: Launched new petition promoting 10 alternatives to new county home fuel tax. Helped to get resolution passed at Rhinebeck Town Board meeting in support of Real Majority Project Repair Cafe. Preparing to speak at West Clinton Fire District Commissioners meeting Monday regarding the need to keep Station No. 2 fully open. Preparing for Zero Waste Update Forum to Discontinue County Contract with Covanta and Close County Incinerator on April 9 at Vassar College. Hosted free screening of "Take Back Your Power" documentary on health impacts of "smart" meters and Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.'s encoder receiver transmitters. Hosted weekly Saturday radio show on WHVW.com 950 AM and Monday on WVKR.org 91.3 FM

DISTRICT 12 LEGISLATOR ROBERT A. WEISS,

R-EAST FISHKILL

Email: ruger767@yahoo.com

Phone: 845-742-3676

Activities: Spoke with East Fishkill Supervisor John Hickman regarding town and county issues. Communicated with several constituents regarding the energy tax. Helped constituent with transportation issue. Researched Resolution No. 2014103 regarding the temporary pods for jail housing.

DISTRICT 13 LEGISLATOR DONNA BOLNER, R-EAST FISHKILL/LAGRANGE/

WAPPINGER

Email: djbolner@optonline.net

Phone: 845-226-4261

Activities: Chaired the Citizens Advisory Committee on Domestic Violence. Attended the county executive's community forum on the budget. Attended chairmen's meeting to formulate April agenda. Answered emails and phone calls regarding county finances and Common Core.

DISTRICT 14 LEGISLATOR FRANCENA I. AMPARO,

D-WAPPINGER

Email: francena.ampara@gmail.com

Phone: 845-632-2136

Activities: Sat on panel for a young girls empowerment lecture. Attended the county executive's town hall Forum. Also attended a New Year's Parisian Celebration and a Wappinger Democratic Committee meeting. Met with a constituent regarding Common Core, the county energy tax and economic development. Conducted outreach to local churches and community leaders. Responded to multiple calls and emails regarding the county airport's feasibility study, item pricing, Common Core and a possible school closing, home foreclosures, voting rights information, the energy tax, hydraulic fracturing, college scholarships, job opportunities and the need for youth programs. Also had various communications regarding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority audit and the upcoming Metro-North customer outreach meetings. Organizing the third annual Health and Wellness Fair in the Village of Wappingers Falls.

DISTRICT 15 LEGISLATOR JOSEPH INCORONATO,R-WAPPINGER

Email: joeincoronato@optonline.net

Phone: 845-896-8140

Activities: Participated in Dutchess County Veterans Affairs Committee meeting. Attended State of the County presentation to local residents. Successfully advocated for a Department of Transportation "Do Not Block Side Road" sign at Route 9D/Ketchamtown Road intersection. Responded to constituent inquiries regarding county-related issues.

Activities: Attended the Dutchess County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors special meeting. Fielded many constituent questions regarding the energy tax. Met with Pine Plains Town Board members regarding library and economic development.

DISTRICT 20 LEGISLATOR MICKI STRAWINSKI,

D-RED HOOK

Email: mickiws7856@gmail.com

Phone: 845- 876-4110

Activities: Met with constituent and discussed possible trail improvements in Red Hook and Tivoli. Emailed agenda for safety meeting to local elected officials and Bard College administration related to improvements on Route 9G and trails. Attended memorial service for Bard students Evelina Martin Brown and Sarah Christina McCausland. Attended Red Hook Democratic Committee meeting. Emailed constituents about deadline for enrollment in Affordable Care Act. Corresponded with Assemblyman Kevin Cahill's staff related to Route 9G improvements. Received press release from New York State Department of Transportation indicating that a flashing beacon will be installed at the corners of Route 9G and County Route 78. Shared press release from DOT related to improvements at Route 9G and County Route 78 with constituents and Bard College administration. Had conversation with constituent related to dangerous driving on Route 9G. Had dinner with Franklin D. Roosevelt High School class of 1974 Reunion Planning Committee.Attended Holy Cow "Cow Cake Breakfast" to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Answered numerous emails related to energy tax. Reached out to several "lost" class of 1974 classmates on Facebook related to reunion events. Emailed state Sen. Terry Gipson and Assembly members Cahill, Didi Barrett and Frank Skartados related to mandate relief. Scheduled follow-up meeting to plan for a drug abuse forum in Red Hook for mid to late April. Alerted constituents about Bike Rodeo on Walkway Over the Hudson and Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce's fourth annual Green Symposium and cancellation of fundraiser for Red Hook Public Library. Participated in fundraiser for Red Hook Education Foundation.Spoke with mother of Brandon O'Connell (fatal accident victim) related to improvements planned for Route 9G and County Route 78.

Activities: Spoke with Culinary Institute of America contact about visit. Spoke with Fishkill supervisor about Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. franchise agreement. Exchanged a number of emails with Beekman town councilman regarding Central Hudson proposal for line to Green Haven and structure of various contracts. Had number of conversations regarding sales tax. Attended meeting with constituent group to discuss multiple political topics. Conversed with Beekman supervisor regarding past board meeting and Central Hudson proposal. Attended committee chairman meeting to discuss committee agenda. Spoke with town clerk about Town Board meeting presentation material. Talked with county executive's office about budget overview. Traded emails with constituent on sales tax issue. Responded to Board of Health email. Received emails from legislative clerk and discussed committee chair meeting. Reponded to inquiries on mandate relief and urged constituents to contact state representatives. Emailed tentative date about county executive's budget overview.

DISTRICT 24 LEGISLATOR ALAN V. SURMAN, R-DOVER/UNION VALE

Email: alansurman@optimum.net

Phone: 845-519-5017

Activities: Responded to numerous constituent inquiries regarding the Dutchess County budget and possible future directions to reduce costs. Visited several households in the Dover area to personally answer voter concerns.

TOWN SUPERVISORS

TOWN OF EAST FISHKILL SUPERVISOR JOHN HICKMAN

Website: www.eastfishkillny.org

Phone: 845-221-4303

Activities: Discussed town planning processes and procedures with state Department of Transportation. Reviewed proposed Economic Priority Redevelopment Zone, accompanying changes and timeline with town attorney, engineer and planner and discussed possible redevelopment projects. Held public meeting with Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney at Town Hall. Reviewed and finalized request for proposals for senior housing project with town engineer, attorney, planner and legislative aide for circulation to Town Board. Discussed potential projects and funding opportunities with grant writer. Discussed status of tax certioraris with town attorney and assessor. Reviewed Highway Department spring bids and discussed budget with comptroller.

TOWN OF FISHKILL

SUPERVISOR BOB LaCOLLA

Website: www.fishkill-ny.gov

Phone: 845-831-7800

Activities: Conducted bid opening for town cleaning contract. Attended State of County meeting in Wappinger. Attended Hudson Fjord Trail Steering Committee meeting. Met with property manager and architect regarding a mall renovation. Met with engineer for Texaco redevelopment issues. Met with City of Beacon and Village of Fishkill representatives to discuss selection process for tri-municipal sewer study. Interviewed by Cablevision for "Meet the Leaders" program. Attended meeting of Dutchess County Collective Impact on opportunities for diverse agencies to collaborate. Met with town recreation director to discuss feasibility of operating a community pool with the City of Beacon. Attended a Poughkeepsie-Dutchess County Transportation Council annual voting meeting. Worked to update town codes.

TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE

SUPERVISOR TODD N.

TANCREDI

Website: www.townofpoughkeepsie.com

Phone: 845-485-3603

Activities: Attended Gino's Pizzeria and Restaurant's 40th year celebration and ribbon cutting. Recorded a "Meet the Leaders" segment with Cablevision. Attended the 90th anniversary of Arnoff Moving and Storage celebration and ribbon cutting. Met with representative from the Hyde Park Board of Education regarding a potential project. Attended the "Country and Western Day" for seniors provided by the Dutchess County Office for the Aging. Met with the director of municipal development to discuss departmental procedures. Spoke with the town recreation director regarding newly installed sliding wall partition at the Town of Poughkeepsie Senior Center. Met with town comptroller and representative of Sedore & Co. to review town's finances. Met with Dutchess County deputy commissioner for strategic planning and economic development and the director of municipal development to discuss zoning and applicable development.

TOWN OF WAPPINGER

SUPERVISOR BARBARA

GUTZLER

Website: www.townofwappinger.us

Phone: 845-297-4158

Activities: Conducted regular Town Board meeting. Appeared on Cablevision "Meet the Leaders" program. Conducted weekly staff meeting with town zoning officer, engineer and attorney. Attended executive committee meeting of Poughkeepsie-Dutchess County Transportation Council. Discussed with representative from county planning department the planning and beautification of Route 9 corridor from Old Hopewell Road to Smithtown Road. Continued discussions with town engineer and CAMO Pollution Control about operations at the town's regional sewer plants. Authorized town engineer to perform a study of extending water and sewer lines down Route 9 to Smithtown Road. Discussed future water and sewer needs with various residents and businesses.